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The Dubliners
436,514 listeners
The Dubliners was an Irish folk band founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 1962. One of the most influential Irish acts of the 20th century, they … read moreThe Dubliners was an Irish folk band founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 1962. One of the most influential Irish acts of the 20th century, they celebrated 50 years together in 2012, making them Ireland's longest surviving musical act. Al… read moreThe Dubliners was an Irish folk band founded in Dublin, Ireland, in 1962. One of the most influential Irish acts of the 20th century, they celebrated 50 years together in 2012, making them Ireland's longest surviving musical act. Also in 2012, the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards bestowed them with a… read more -
Planxty
80,506 listeners
Planxty was an Irish folk music band consisting of soon-to-be-legendary musicians Christy Moore (vocals, acoustic guitar, bodhrán), Dónal L… read morePlanxty was an Irish folk music band consisting of soon-to-be-legendary musicians Christy Moore (vocals, acoustic guitar, bodhrán), Dónal Lunny (bouzouki, guitars), Andy Irvine (mandolin, mandola, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, harmonica), and L… read morePlanxty was an Irish folk music band consisting of soon-to-be-legendary musicians Christy Moore (vocals, acoustic guitar, bodhrán), Dónal Lunny (bouzouki, guitars), Andy Irvine (mandolin, mandola, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy, harmonica), and Liam O'Flynn (uilleann pipes, tin whistle). The band was… read more -
Altan
166,814 listeners
Altan is an Irish folk and traditional music group, which formed in Gweedore, County Donegal in 1987. The popular outfit, who are led by th… read moreAltan is an Irish folk and traditional music group, which formed in Gweedore, County Donegal in 1987. The popular outfit, who are led by the world-renowned fiddler and vocalist Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, have been driven by many critically ac… read moreAltan is an Irish folk and traditional music group, which formed in Gweedore, County Donegal in 1987. The popular outfit, who are led by the world-renowned fiddler and vocalist Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, have been driven by many critically acclaimed albums and a relentless touring schedule. They emerg… read more -
The Bothy Band
56,347 listeners
The Bothy Band was an Irish traditional band from the 1970s, one of the most prominent from the roots revival of that era. Its members were… read moreThe Bothy Band was an Irish traditional band from the 1970s, one of the most prominent from the roots revival of that era. Its members were: Matt Molloy - flute and tin whistle; Paddy Keenan - uillean pipes and tin whistle; Dónal Lunny -… read moreThe Bothy Band was an Irish traditional band from the 1970s, one of the most prominent from the roots revival of that era. Its members were: Matt Molloy - flute and tin whistle; Paddy Keenan - uillean pipes and tin whistle; Dónal Lunny - bouzouki, guitar, and production; Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill - ha… read more -
Van Morrison & The Chieftains
24,195 listeners
Collaboration between traditional Irish band The Chieftains and Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. Their album Irish Heartbeat … read moreCollaboration between traditional Irish band The Chieftains and Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. Their album Irish Heartbeat was released in 1988 on the Mercury label. The album was recorded on dates from September to Dece… read moreCollaboration between traditional Irish band The Chieftains and Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. Their album Irish Heartbeat was released in 1988 on the Mercury label. The album was recorded on dates from September to December 1987 and in January 1988 at Windmill Lane Studios, Dubl… read more -
Solas
83,927 listeners
There is more than one artist with this name (the Irish for light) : 1) an American Irish folk band. 2) a French rock band: 1. Solas is an … read moreThere is more than one artist with this name (the Irish for light) : 1) an American Irish folk band. 2) a French rock band: 1. Solas is an American musical group officially formed in 1996, playing Irish traditional music as well as origi… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name (the Irish for light) : 1) an American Irish folk band. 2) a French rock band: 1. Solas is an American musical group officially formed in 1996, playing Irish traditional music as well as original compositions that dabble in the country, rock, and ameri… read more -
Christy Moore
136,353 listeners
Christy Moore, a native of Co. Kildare, Ireland, found fame as a member of the legendary tradition folk band Planxty. Since then he has carved out his own career as a consummate solo performer. In the 1980s Christy teamed up with Donal Lunny to form the innovative Moving Hearts. Christy Moore sta… read more -
Dervish
96,228 listeners
There are three artists under the name Dervish: 1.) An Irish traditional music band formed in 1989 by a group of five musicians: Liam Kelly… read moreThere are three artists under the name Dervish: 1.) An Irish traditional music band formed in 1989 by a group of five musicians: Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Martin McGinley, Brian McDonagh and Michael Holmes. Their first album was The Bo… read moreThere are three artists under the name Dervish: 1.) An Irish traditional music band formed in 1989 by a group of five musicians: Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Martin McGinley, Brian McDonagh and Michael Holmes. Their first album was The Boys of Sligo, but it was the album Harmony Hill which won the… read more -
Lúnasa
46,939 listeners
Lúnasa are an all-instrumental, acoustic group known for their exciting melodies and tunes, as well as their ability to combine the sounds … read moreLúnasa are an all-instrumental, acoustic group known for their exciting melodies and tunes, as well as their ability to combine the sounds of the fiddle, the flute, the uilleann pipes, the guitar, and the bass. Named after Lughnasadh, an… read moreLúnasa are an all-instrumental, acoustic group known for their exciting melodies and tunes, as well as their ability to combine the sounds of the fiddle, the flute, the uilleann pipes, the guitar, and the bass. Named after Lughnasadh, an ancient Irish harvest festival, Lúnasa was started when Seá… read more -
The Wolfe Tones
124,761 listeners
The Wolfe Tones is an Irish rebel music band that incorporates elements of Irish traditional music. Formed in 1963, their most recognizable… read moreThe Wolfe Tones is an Irish rebel music band that incorporates elements of Irish traditional music. Formed in 1963, their most recognizable line-up that lasted for nearly 37 years until January 2001 was brothers Brian Warfield and Derek … read moreThe Wolfe Tones is an Irish rebel music band that incorporates elements of Irish traditional music. Formed in 1963, their most recognizable line-up that lasted for nearly 37 years until January 2001 was brothers Brian Warfield and Derek Warfield, and Noel Nagle, and Tommy Byrne. The band take its… read more